Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Mini Kick - Steal the Bacon

Activity (15 mins)

Organization:

1.15x15 yard area set up as shown

2. 8 players (4 groups of 2) set up as shown

3. Multiple balls

Story/Description:

1. All the bacon (balls) is centrally located in the kitchen (center of the area)

2.The players take turns to go to the kitchen and get a piece of bacon

3.The game finishes when all the bacon has been taken from the kitchen

4. The team with the most bacon wins

Coaching Points:

1. Grab the bacon quickly and get back to your team

2. Keep the bacon close to you

Progressions/Regression:

R - Have players play the game without dribbling the ball, players run to middle and grab with hands

P - Once all the bacon has been taken from the kitchen, players can then steal bacon from each other

P - Watch out for the cook (Coach) who will try to catch you. The corner areas are ‘safe’